The Serene Skyway Retreat

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A room with a large potted tree, a wooden cabinet, a round table, and a sofa with a cushion.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and a large window.
A dining table with a decorative centerpiece, surrounded by chairs, in a room with large windows.
A circular stone fire pit surrounded by four wicker chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a window with a view, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Windsor Locks, CT
  • Place, Connecticut River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM Springfield
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En Suite full bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks is home to this vacation home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Six Flags New England and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Connecticut Trolley Museum and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden are also worth visiting.
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Windsor Locks, CT

What's nearby

  • Connecticut River - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Six Flags New England - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 18 min drive - 23.6 km
  • MGM Springfield - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • MassMutual Center - 20 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Locks Station - 13 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yarde Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shamrock Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luppoleto Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Serene Skyway Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serene Skyway Retreat on Nov 30, 2026 start from $258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serene Skyway Retreat?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Serene Skyway Retreat located?

Situated in Windsor Locks, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Connecticut River and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Broad Brook Brewing. Connecticut Trolley Museum and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We rented all three floors of the home. Five bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, as listed. The owners double booked the house, so we did not have access to the lower level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, the host was very responsive in a timely manner. The location was a nice suburban neighborhood, huge yard, on the end of a cul-de-sac. The kids loved the pool table & downstairs apartment. There are lots of stairs so maybe not the best for an older person, but they did have a ramp entry into the house. The house was very nicely decorated and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and inviting. The basement game room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty house. Great host. Enjoyable stay. Will definitely consider renting it out again, if the opportunity arises..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windsor Locks- Sweet getaway. home sway from home

This home was perfect for my family, friends and I. Very accommodating and cozy. Quiet, safe location. close to stores and Bradley International Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Thoughtful accommodations

This stay was excellent. Full of comfortable amenities. The host made us feel very welcome. My kids enjoyed the selection of video games. This was an excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well staged. Smart TV’s in every room. Quiet, safe area. Comfortable bed. It was perfect for my short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Came in to town to celebrate family, couldn’t have gone any better. We were afforded an early check in and an extended checkout that aligned beautifully with our flights. This house is warm and welcoming offers the niceties of home. Clean. Nicely decorated and conveniently located near the airport. I’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some difficultly arriving, but was refunded for that night. Honestly, the bedding, shower and kitchen made it for us! Coffee, fresh fruit… THE MOST COMFORTABLE BEDDING! Some maintenance was being done, but he was quite downstairs and very handy if we needed him
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house on a cul-de-sac

We had a short week in Windsor Locks. We used this as a "home base" and drove to places an hour or two away each day, including Boston. We arrived late on our check in day. All the lights in the house were on, making it easy to find our way around rather than bumbling in the dark and I appreciated that. The provided door code let us right in.The house was clean. It had a smart television in every room so you can log into your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. accounts. Each room had a window a/c. A few games are in the living room. My family enjoyed playing a game of scrabble on the custom scrabble table.I had to ding the accuracy of the listing a star because it said 2 bathrooms when it is really only 1.5 baths. The bathroom on the lower level does not have a tub or shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A few glitches

The reservation process was good with quick communication. The location was very convenient to the airport. The property was nice and clean. However when were arrived at the check-in time the property was not ready. We had to wait outside for one hour until finish. We first noticed they were rather low on toilet paper and there was like two paper towels left. None of the closets had any hangers to hang clothes. The next morning we were woke up br a solar installation company knocking at the door for installing panels on the roof. We were not informed of this. They had to contac the property manager who I talked to. They had to access the attic through the master bedroom. A good part of the rest of the day was ladders and people going up and down and pounding noises. Worker asked to use the bathroom and plugs to charge equipment. None of this should occur while visitors are there. Hopefully this is just a short term issue but they should also make sure the unit has ample supplies and hangers to hang clothes
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
This was absolutely the worse experience on all travels with Vrbo’s. I came in town for my son’s wedding and had my parents flying in as well. When I first arrived, I could not access to get in. Code worked, but someone locked door. I walked around home to see if there was another way in. Basement door was open so went in, all of a sudden a woman said who’s here, I am in bathroom. Thought I was scammed at this point, so called host. Come to find out there is a tenant that lives in basement and has access to upstairs if that latch is not slid over locked. That put me and that tenant in a bad position. Then, there is nothing including toilet paper, so make sure you come prepared with everything. I have never had that happen before Then, there was an insect infestation in the upstairs master bathroom all over ceilings, walls, shower. So sent host pictures, and they were sending someone next day to clean, then the following day to treat. Then, when their worker came out to clean not only master bathroom, also kitchen light that was full of insects, he noticed the upstairs shower water was not working, so called host once again. They were sending plumber out, but late in the day, and my son’s rehearsal dinner was that evening so had to go rent a hotel room to shower for myself and family. Day 3 we received Amazon delivery of toilet paper, too late, and they treated for insects. But, now we had no hot water to shower!!More to story! Where’s my promised credit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a large family wedding weekend. We didn’t spend much time in the house because of all the events of the weekend but we had comfortable beds, a nice kitchen for cooking breakfast and we didn’t fight over the bathrooms. We were 10 adults and 1 child and did fine with the five bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you for staying at the skyway. I am glad you enjoyed the home and it’s super convenient location!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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